Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 626 Meeting the Queen

"Thank you for your congratulations, Mr. Wright, in fact, I don't really care if I can get it," Angela said casually while looking at the scenery outside the car window while holding her mobile phone, "Let's talk about the previous things, what are you thinking about How is it?"

Listening to the words coming from the mobile phone, she raised the corners of her mouth slightly: "No, no, Mr. Wright, this is not a threat. I believe Ed has told you that we just hope to have an equal dialogue partner. Ace Mr. Na is a respectable gentleman, but he is old and has become conservative and stubborn. Think about how aggressive and enterprising he was as the CEO of Disney at the beginning, but now? I think, if Disney changes It would be good for both of us to have someone who is more aggressive and understands win-win as CEO.”

Angela tapped her fingers on the armrest of the seat a few minutes before speaking again: "I have no intention of doing Disney's business, as you said, this is your internal problem. However, Mr. Wright, I just want to make one point. Judging from the current situation, it is very possible for Disney and Pixar to break up because of this. It is very difficult for Mr. Eisner to make a small step every time. Much stronger than other film companies, I would never want to go to this point if I could, but Mr. Eisner obviously doesn’t understand—or he doesn’t want to understand what a win-win is.”

Speaking of this, she took a deep breath: "If we really come to this point in the end, then we have to completely terminate the cooperation. So I suspended the negotiation of the new script, and agreed with Ed to suspend the preparation of the next two parts of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Proposal. Mr. Wright, our request is not too much, we only hope to negotiate with a CEO who knows the advances and retreats and - appropriate compromises... Well, that's it, I look forward to your good news."

Angela turned off the phone, took a deep breath, looked outside and hummed softly. It seemed that they had begun to waver. Ed and Steve did a good job, but they were not bad either.Just terminating the cooperation with "Pirates of the Caribbean" is enough for them to seriously consider, and the patent rights of "Pirates of the Caribbean" are still in Angela's hands. "Pirates" games have to be renamed.

Of course, the most important thing is that no one in Hollywood is aware of Angela's value, and the script she negotiated with Disney before can be seen from the story of the pattern on the one dollar. .If it really broke with Angela because of the collapse of the conversation with Pixar, I don't know how many people will be secretly happy.Eisner thought he could appease Angela by talking about animation without touching live-action movies, but he was totally wrong!

As long as their impression is deepened, the possibility of Eisner's resignation will be greatly increased.Thinking of this, Angela couldn't help showing a smile.Before leaving Los Angeles, she worked with several screenwriters in the company to get out the script of "National Treasure", and then specially asked Sparrow to contact Disney to express that they could jointly invest in the filming like "Pirates of the Caribbean", and wait for it to be hooked before releasing it. Negotiations were halted after the ultimatum.

It is really a pleasant thing to blackmail the other party by making a movie "in the future".Angela grinned mockingly.However, the postponement of the preparation of "Pirates of the Caribbean" may have a great impact on Keira, and it is time to visit her. Don't think that you can really escape your palm by hiding.

But thinking of Keira, Angela couldn't help frowning slightly.Since that day when Avril and Avril did nothing but embraced and fell asleep, in the ten days before she arrived in London, except for one or two occasional sex, most of the time was spent hugging and chatting.Music, life, fashion, etc., talk about everything except certain sensitive topics, as if returning to the peaceful time when Angela went to Napanee to see her a few years ago, and the two fell asleep together.

However, when Angela came to London, her thoughts immediately turned to Keira, and thinking about her could not help but have a strong desire to possess her.Because the fruit is already ripe...can I pick it?

"Miss, we are coming." Bucket's voice brought Angela back to reality.

"Okay, got it." Angela looked outside, and the car had already driven into the palace gate.She immediately sat up straight and adjusted her purple skirt suit suitable for formal occasions.

The car stopped smoothly outside the stairs, and soon a man in a suit and leather shoes came to open the car door for her.Angela stretched out a hand, and stepped out of the car generously after the other party held it.Then a middle-aged man with a slightly bald forehead wearing a guard of honor dress and a golden ribbon on his chest came to her and nodded, "Hello, Miss Angela, I am Felix Felix, Your Majesty's attendant. Koopman, you can call me Feli, please follow me."

He said and sat sideways as a gesture of invitation, Angela nodded reservedly, and walked into the palace with him.

"You have about 15 minutes, please try to be as brief as possible. Of course, if Your Majesty wishes to continue the conversation, you can extend it appropriately," the attendant named Felix led Angela through those magnificent rooms Explaining for her, "Of course, it can't exceed 30 minutes at most. Your Majesty still has a lot of things to deal with every day. But don't worry, if the time is exceeded, another attendant will come in to remind you, and I will always stay outside the living room."

After stepping on the stairs covered with expensive Turkish herek carpets, Felix was about to say something when he suddenly laughed: "As for the etiquette, I don't think I need to remind you, Miss Angela."

"Yes." Angela nodded gracefully with a reserved smile.

Soon, the two came to the heavy door outside the living room.After standing still, he straightened his clothes, and the attendant checked the time, then tapped on the door twice, followed him to open the door and walked in, followed by Angela.

Dressed in black, Queen Elizabeth II was already standing beside the bench waiting with a serious expression. The attendant standing behind the door nodded immediately, while Angela next to her crossed her right leg and made a standard gesture. Exquisite curtseys, a glint of approval clearly flashed across Queen Elizabeth II's eyes.

Angela, who saw it, calmly, after the queen extended her hand, walked over to shake her hand and made a standard curtsy again.

"Please sit down, Chris." Elizabeth II nodded to Felix at the door, and then made a gesture of invitation.

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule, Your Majesty." Angela sat down on the bench, with her legs slanted and her hands crossed on her lap, every movement was impeccable.

The queen nodded slightly, perhaps because Angela's performance was perfect, which made her more reserved: "Tell me, Chris, why you want to make this into a movie. I think you must know I used to say it was the worst week of my life so far."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I know," Angela maintained her previous serious expression with a hint of softness, "I think it's a wound, and if you hide it, it may slowly heal or fester. I hope Through such a film, the public can understand the royal family today and have a more complete understanding of that matter."

"So, what are you going to do, Chris?" Queen Elizabeth II asked calmly, "There is no absolute public in this world, as long as there are people, they will have biased positions. Decades ago, Winston, as my The first Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China famously said a saying that applies everywhere."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I agree with what you said. I also have my own position. I still believe that the royal family owes Her Highness the Princess something." Facing the slightly discolored Queen, Angela said calmly, "Anyway, some The facts cannot be changed, no matter how many faults Her Royal Highness may have."

Speaking of this, Angela paused for a moment, and then continued after considering her words: "Of course, I also understand part of the royal family's thinking. After all, some things can't be changed just by changing them."

The queen had adjusted her mentality at this time, and continued to listen to Angela's words with an indifferent expression.

"It is true that there is no absolute justice, but at least relative justice can be achieved," Angela made a small gesture, "On the basis of referring to a large number of available facts, the royal family and the government's reflections should be as objective as possible." Put it in front of the audience and let them interpret it for themselves without interfering."

Queen Elizabeth II didn't speak, her eyes wandered for a few seconds before she asked puzzledly: "You don't have to explain anything to the royal family to make such a movie, do you?"

"If I was born in an ordinary family, if I was just an ordinary well-known director, I really wouldn't need to explain anything to the royal family." Angela said with a helpless smile.

The queen, who had been keeping serious all this time, finally had another expression. She raised her eyebrows with a smile that was not a smile. This action made her look more like an old grandmother than a king of a country, but there was a flash of light between her brows. Complicated look.

"So, what do you want to do, Chris?" Queen Elizabeth II asked.

"I hope to inquire about some files within the allowable range. If possible, I would like to ask His Majesty and relevant personnel to answer some small questions in private - including Mr. and Mrs. Blair. If it is not suitable to meet face-to-face, we can communicate through letters In addition, I hope that I can be allowed to conduct live-action shooting in Buckingham Palace and Barramore Palace, of course—" Angela spread her hands playfully, "I promise that I will not default on the rent."

The Queen finally let out a chuckle, and it took a few seconds before she regained her previous dignity.

"I think I can agree to most of them," she said, "but some of them need to be worked on by yourself."

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty." Angela smiled and bowed slightly.

"That's it." Elizabeth II stood up and picked up the bell on the small table next to her and shook it.

With the sound of jingling bells, Felix opened the door, stepped in and stood up.Angela walked backwards to the door, made another standard curtsy while Felix nodded, and then exited the living room.

Everything is going well, and the royal family should be obtained to a certain extent... no, it should be Her Majesty's understanding.Angela thought so on the way back.But it should be enough, neither the Queen Mother nor Prince Philip or anyone else will make the Queen change her mind, as for Charles... Who cares about him!Mr. Prime Minister will definitely not have any opinions. After all, this is a positive publicity for him, but... I don’t know what William, the Spencer family, and the public will think.

She tapped her fingers back and forth on the seat for a moment, then finally shook her head.No matter so much, anyway, I am used to causing controversy, and my mouth always grows on others.As long as they think about it, they can see even things that are obviously not there.As long as... Aunt Diana...

The movie that Angela chose as a buffer in 03 was the "Queen" that she had seen "once". In her previous life, she was mainly curious about the grievances and grievances between Diana and the royal family, but in this life she has become a witness of this grievance. Afterwards, there is an indescribable taste in the aftertaste, not to mention that she has to put it on the big screen by herself.

It doesn't matter, as long as... follow the established train of thought.Angela thought silently.Just like what I said to the Queen during the audience, try to present objective facts without commenting, and let the audience discuss it.

However, although it is easy to say, it is not so easy to actually do it. After all, many things have changed because of her.Diana was killed in France in 98 because a plane ran out of orbit, and she did not date Dodi Fayed; another example is the Blair government that came to power in 97. Before this incident, the approval rating continued to decline. Blair seized this opportunity to throw The title of "The People's Princess" immediately gained a lot of popularity.

Even if many things are running as usual, such as the royal family's low-key handling of funerals and mourning caused public outrage, or Blair succeeded in pleasing both the royal family and the public.It is undoubtedly very difficult to integrate these with the original version. The part where Blair was sworn in before the queen was delayed by a year because of the disaster, so he had to find a way to connect it.

It doesn't matter, there is plenty of time now.Angela started writing the script when she got back to the hotel. She had collected some information before, and although there were still some things to consider, at least the outline could be basically completed.It is a little regretful that because of the release of the Oscar nomination list, the paparazzi in the UK regard her seriously. It was very difficult to find the opportunity to go to Buckingham Palace before, and finally I had to ask other people to help me find the relevant information.

"So, I took a big risk when I came to see you this time." Angela looked at the girl sitting beside her with a smile, and shook her wig. , it will be very troublesome to think about going on the street in disguise in the future."

"Everyone has seen your outfit a long time ago." Keira turned her head and looked out of the car window a little uncomfortably.

"You want to talk about my outfit in "The Matrix"? No," Angela shrugged, "I wear sunglasses inside and my wig is not long. If they think of my current appearance, it can only be Said I was too unlucky."

Speaking of this, she winked her eyes and leaned in front of Keira: "I didn't expect you to care about me so much. Keira."

"Hey...it's...as it should be..." Keira didn't dare to look at her, pinched the bridge of her nose guiltyly and changed the subject: "By the way, this time...you are sure to win the Oscar for best award." Director?"

"I can't say for sure. The decision is not in my hands." Angela didn't force her, and then sat back. "Actually, it doesn't matter if you can't get it. I have awarded it to others four times in a row. I am used to it."

"Thinking about it sometimes feels very unfair. You are clearly qualified to win a statuette for best director." Keira continued.

"It's okay, dear, this world is not fair. Sometimes...you have planned it, but a small accident can make your hard work fall short." Angela said, looking into Keira's eyes An inexplicable complex look flashed across.

Although Keira turned her head away, she kept paying attention to Angela, and her heart beat a little faster when she was swept away by this gaze.Fortunately, the car had already arrived under the apartment.

"Come here, Angie, thank you for sending me back." When she came to her room, Kaila opened the door with a key and said in a panic, "I won't invite you in." Words are always stuck in my mouth.

"It's nothing, I also want to thank you for spending a wonderful day with me in London. You know, staying in the hotel during this time has suffocated me." Angela said with a smile, and naturally hugged Keira waist, and kissed the corner of her mouth.

Keira's throat trembled slightly, and she quickly pushed the door open. After taking two steps, she calmed down and then turned around and smiled: "Then, goodbye."

"Okay, goodbye." Angela nodded and was about to leave when Keira suddenly stopped her again: "Angie!"

"Is there anything else?" Angela turned her head with a smile, and looked at Keira without blinking her emerald green eyes.

"I...I want to say..." Keira took a deep breath, clenched her fists as if she had made up her mind, "I'm not..."

Before she finished speaking, Angela suddenly stepped forward and hugged her, then kissed her delicate lips.Kaila suddenly opened her eyes wide, but she only resisted for a few seconds, then slowly closed them, and then immersed herself in the other party's teasing.

After a while, the sound of tsk-tsk kisses stopped, and after leaving Keira's lips with a silver thread, Angela stuck out her tongue and licked the corner of her mouth, said "goodbye" with a smile, and then turned around Out the door of the room.

After the door slammed, Kaila, who was leaning on the armrest of the sofa with her eyes wide open and her chest rising and falling, slid softly on the ground. She sat on the ground with her legs outstretched and stared blankly at the front for a long while, unable to recover. .